Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Ukraine Braces for Harsh Winter Amid Russian Attacks
Ukraine is facing a very tough time as winter sets in.
The country is experiencing extremely cold temperatures, and Russian attacks on power stations and energy systems are making things even harder.
Many people are without electricity and heat, and the situation is expected to last for about three weeks.
Ukraine's president has said that the damaged energy system can only meet 60% of the country's needs.
The country is trying to cope by using solar power and importing electricity from EU countries.
Meanwhile, peace talks are ongoing, but Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine faces extremely cold temperatures and intense Russian attacks on its energy system.
Millions of Ukrainians are without light and heat due to recent Russian missile and drone attacks.
The damaged energy system can only meet 60% of Ukraine's electricity needs this winter.
Ukraine is relying on solar power and electricity imports from EU countries to cope with the situation.
Trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are ongoing, but Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- Who
- Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and Russian forces
- What
- Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the impact of freezing temperatures on civilians
- When
- Next week, with temperatures expected to drop below -20 degrees Celsius
- Where
- Northern and eastern Ukraine, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy
- Why
- Russia aims to undermine Ukraine's ability to fight and pressure Ukraine into a peace deal
- Expected Temperatures
- Below -20 degrees Celsius (-4°F) in northern and eastern Ukraine
- Energy System Capacity
- 11 gigawatts (60% of Ukraine's needs)
- Electricity Needs
- 18 gigawatts
- Solar Capacity
- 8.5 gigawatts (exceeds nuclear power plants' capacity)
- New Solar Capacity
- 1.5 gigawatts commissioned in 2025
- Power Outages in Kyiv
- 1 million people without electricity, 700 buildings without heat
- Upcoming Talks
- Trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States
Sources
Russian strikes kill 2 in Odesa, knock out power in Kharkiv
Russia kills three in ‘brutal’ strike on Odesa, Ukraine says
Russian attacks kill five on train in northeast, three in Odesa, Ukraine says
Russian Strikes in Ukraine Kill 12, Target Passenger Train
Russian Strikes In Ukraine Kill 12, Target Passenger Train
Russia fires drones, missile at Ukraine, killing couple near Kyiv
Russian strike kills couple near Kyiv as attacks hit cities across Ukraine